The Disability Discrimination Act Part III 2004

The DDA Part 3 amendments produced a strict guideline which came into effect on the 1st of October 2004 guaranteeing that equal access must be made to all people using public buildings, including education establishments.

Signs should be placed at a height suitable for everyone to reach unaided, generally this is recommended to be no lower than 1400mm from the floor and no higher than than 1700mm.

Directional signs should be placed at each entry point, as well as signs showing the toilet locations. Fire exit and Exit signs should be viisble from all locations.

Identification signs (such as door signs) should be located next to the door, in case that door has been left open.

All signs displayed black on white, are also available white on blue.